Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legal remedy
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:mandamus
|
| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:government_agency
public officials |
| gptkbp:canBeDeniedIf |
duty is discretionary
|
| gptkbp:canBeGrantedIf |
duty is ministerial
|
| gptkbp:category |
extraordinary writ
|
| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
private individuals
|
| gptkbp:enforcedBy |
High Court of Justice
|
| gptkbp:hasFamousCase |
gptkb:Marbury_v._Madison
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
writ of mandamus
|
| gptkbp:issuedBy |
gptkb:judge
|
| gptkbp:opposedBy |
gptkb:writ_of_prohibition
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
English law
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
to compel a government official to perform a duty
|
| gptkbp:requires |
clear legal right
no other adequate remedy |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:United_States_federal_law
common law English law Indian legislation |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mandamus
gptkb:Constitution_of_1988 |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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